Lister Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 2AX is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lister Street, Rotherham, S65 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 2TL, S65 2TR, S65 2TN, S65 2AY, S65 2AZ, S65 2PZ, S65 2QX, S65 2PY, S65 2TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S65 2AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 36.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 46.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 27.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 16% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82% | 72.1% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 75.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 75.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Street was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lister Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 177th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-06-20 | £113,843 |
| 129 Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-06 | £169,349 |
| 72 Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-11-29 | £138,575 |
| 70 Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-19 | £122,520 |
| 81 Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-17 | £213,610 |
S65 2AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Cafe at United Methodist Church | United Methodist Church, Lister Street | 2 yd | |
| The Scales Cafe | 1 Clifton Grove | 136 yd | |
| The Butty Hut | 94 Middle Lane | 184 yd | |
| Laureate Court Care Centre | Wellgate | 593 yd | |
| Dani's Diner | 4 Central Parade, Badsley Moor Lane | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 405 yd | |
| Woodlands Club | Doncaster Road | 627 yd | |
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 851 yd | |
| East Dene Social Club | East Dene Social Club, Doncaster Road | 994 yd | |
| POT8'S | 15-21 Doncaster Gate | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davians Fish Bar | 211 Middle Lane | 199 yd | |
| Mr Waffles | 10 Cambridge Street | 269 yd | |
| Smokey Pizza and Grill | 6 Central Parade | 606 yd | |
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 737 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 868 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 126 Fitzwilliam Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 113 yd | |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Badsley Primary School BADSLEY MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.